Martin D-28 D-28
CONSTRUCTION: Mahogany Blocks/Dovetail Neck Joint
BODY SIZE: D-14 Fret
TOP: Solid Sitka Spruce
ROSETTE: Style 28
TOP BRACING PATTERN: D OM
TOP BRACES: Non-Scalloped 5/16''
BACK MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
BACK PURFLING: Style 28
SIDE MATERIAL: Solid East Indian Rosewood
ENDPIECE: White Boltaron®
ENDPIECE INLAY: Black/White Boltaron®
BINDING: White Boltaron®
TOP INLAY STYLE: Multiple Black/White
SIDE INLAY: none
BACK INLAY: Black/White
NECK MATERIAL: Solid Mahogany
NECK SHAPE: Low Profile
NUT MATERIAL: White Corian®
HEADSTOCK: Solid/Diamond/Tapered
HEADPLATE: Solid East Indian Rosewood/ Raised Gold Foil Logo
HEELCAP: White Boltaron®
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
SCALE LENGTH: 25.4''
# OF FRETS CLEAR: 14
# OF FRETS TOTAL: 20
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT NUT: 1 11/16''
FINGERBOARD WIDTH AT 12TH FRET: 2 1/8''
FINGERBOARD POSITION INLAYS: Style 28
FINGERBOARD BINDING: none
FINISH BACK & SIDES: Polished Gloss/ Dark Filler
FINISH TOP: Polished Gloss
FINISH NECK: Semi Gloss/ Dark Mahogany Stain/ Dark Filler
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Solid Black Ebony
BRIDGE STYLE: Belly
BRIDGE STRING SPACING: 2 1/8''
SADDLE: 16'' Radius/Compensated/White Micarta®
TUNING MACHINES: Gotoh Chrome w/ Large Knobs
RECOMMENDED STRINGS: Martin SP 4200 Medium Phosphor Bronze
BRIDGE & END PINS: White w/ Black Dots
PICKGUARD: Black
CASE: 640
INTERIOR LABEL: none
ELECTRONICS: optional
OTHER OPTIONS: Available left-handed at no additional charge
OTHER COMMENTS: All prices & specifications are subject to change without notice.
User Reviews:
......."I chose the HD-28, as it had more of a "cathedral-like surround-sound" tone than the D-28. The D-28 had more punch and cut-through, but the HD-28 suited my playing style (read: lack thereof) and playing environment better. Neither is "better" than the other, it all just depends what you want/ need from a particular guitar."
......."I just recently purchased a D-28, and I bought it over an HD-28 hanging right next to it, because in comparing those particular 2 guitars the D-28 sounded way better IMO. I don't think I would ever consider buying any Martin model without playing it first... I have heard so many other people who say there is a big variation in sound quality, and I experienced that first-hand, too. It was really too bad - I loved the looks of that HD - there was just no comparison in the sound."
